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VX53 DZL

2003 Gilera Dna

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,805 mi
Last recorded1,805 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Gilera Dna7,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DZL
MakeGilera
ModelDna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 1,805 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 1,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 20,805 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front tyre has low air pressure

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear tyre has low air pressure

Fail 8 Mar 2018 20,285 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front tyre has low air pressure

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear tyre has low air pressure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,779 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 11,779 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,113 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,282 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Dna?

Based on 25,397 MOT tests across 4,764 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
968
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,269
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,232
Footrest missing 536
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 474
Headlamp aim too low 354
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VX53 DZL is a 2003 Gilera Dna in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Dna models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 7,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Gilera Dna fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 DZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Dna typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Dna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 DZL registered?

VX53 DZL is a 2003 Gilera Dna, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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